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Avatar for O'Connor Landscaping
O'Connor Landscaping
5.0(
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Tree RemovalTree Trimming

Serving Ripley, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Great to work with. Shawn has great ideas for drainage issues in areas that need it. Iv had a water build up issue for years in the corner of my house. Shawn came up with a great idea and itâ s working well. Well worth the money. He even touched up the area with mulch and stone to match my porches. I couldnâ t be more happy with the look.. I highly recommend Shawn Oâ Conners work."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mirzayev's Tree Service, LLC
5.0(
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Tree Removal - For BusinessTree Stump - RemoveTree Stump - Remove - For Business+2 more

Serving Ripley, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Very reliable and do very great job. I would recommend him highly."
Response time2 hrs
Response rate90%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Zekes Roofing & Home Services
4.2(
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For BusinessTree Trimming+1 more

Serving Ripley, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The 2 young men who came were polite, pleasant, hard-working and very capable. They installed a complicated bird feeder into the ground, moved a heavy potted fig tree into my garage and winterized 2 hoses. I would hire them again."
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Metal over wood and shingles
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Tear off

+11

Response time6 days
Recommended by70%of homeowners
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Mathews Tree Service
5.0(
2
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Tree RemovalTree Removal - For Business

Serving Ripley, NY and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were on time, did a great job, cleaned up, even moved my car for me. Awesome job!"
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+6

Response time12 hrs
Response rate91%
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Arborists questions, answered by experts

In most cases, leaving tree roots underground is not a problem if the stump has been removed or ground below the soil. However, some larger roots may decompose, leaving dents in your soil. Additionally, some aggressive trees, including willows, oaks, elms, maples, and poplars may grow back from roots. Large aggressive trees with established root systems are more likely to grow back.

Tree roots are hearty and complex systems, so they don’t die immediately after the rest of the tree is removed. If you leave the root system in place, it takes anywhere from two to seven years for it to run out of nutrients. It is worth noting, however, that the roots stop growing and expanding after cutting down the rest of the tree.

Finding a reliable arborist starts with researching specialists in your area and checking their licensing and certifications. Use online resources like the Better Business Bureau (BBB) to conduct research on each company. Next, contact the arborist and ask the following questions to see whether they are the right fit for your project:

  • Do you handle or specialize in dealing with the issue I’m having?

  • Are you fully insured?

  • Do you have customer references I can call?

  • Do you have any third-party certifications?

  • What equipment and strategies do you plan to use?

You can hire a professional arborist or tree removal service to cut down a tree to ensure safety, prevent property damage, and comply with all the local regulations. It’s highly advisable to always hire a professional, as tree removal can be extremely dangerous, especially for large or damaged trees. Certified arborists or tree removal experts have the proper equipment, training, and insurance to do the job safely and efficiently. They can also handle cleanup, stump removal, and obtaining the necessary permits.

You should avoid cutting off the top of mature cherry trees. This process is called tree topping, and it’s not recommended for cherry trees—or any trees, for that matter. Tree topping removes between one-third to half of the length of the tree trunk, resulting in structurally unsound, fruitless suckers. The only exception is for saplings. Young pie, sour, and tart cherry trees that are over 30 inches tall in the fall or winter before the tree blooms can benefit from heading cuts.

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